Powered Support Systems Mechanic (title 32)

Powered Support Systems Mechanic

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position. This National Guard position is for a Powered Support Systems Mechanic (Title 32), Position Description Number D0324000 and is part of the AR ANG 189 MAI SQ, National Guard. National Guard membership is required.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the accurate interpretation of numerous manufacturer drawings, specifications, operating instructions, and test procedures, to troubleshoot, calibrate, align and repair a variety of highly complex pieces of powered support equipment.
• Performs inspections, preventive maintenance, servicing, repair, and adjustments on complex rotary diesel engines.
• Must independently determine work sequences, specifications, and special procedures to be used to fault-isolate and repair unusual problems in various pieces of powered support equipment.
• Performs intermediate-level maintenance on powered support equipment and non-powered AGE.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, overhauls, modifies and operates aerospace ground equipment such as AC and DC power generators, various types of internal combustion engines, air compressors, blowers, hydraulic test stands, cabin leakage testers, portable diesel engine driven generators, emergency lighting units, de-icers, heaters, load banks, hydrostatic testers, cryogenic carts, decontamination units, thermal bath, vacuum pumps, flow meters, lavatory service trailers, air conditioners and various pieces of non-powered AGE.
• Performs maintenance data collection, and prepares other required forms.
• Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluation such as ORI, IG and UE inspections, mobility, and command support exercises.
• Participates and assists in conducting the necessary safety program for the Aerospace Ground Equipment activity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

• National Guard membership is required.
• If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership in the military grade listed below.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Military Grades: Enlisted/Officer Minimum Military Grade: E-5/ SSgt Maximum Military Grade: E-6/ TSgt
• Compatible Military Assignments: Selectee must be a member of the Arkansas Air National Guard.
• Upon selection for this position, individual must possess or initiate a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation.
• A pre-placement physical is required if not already current.
• Upon selection, must complete mandatory Full-Time Support (FTS) Training at the Professional Education Center (PEC) within six months of assignment.
• Individual must meet all military requirements of the position without creating a grade inversion.
• Enlisted members currently at a higher grade than allowed by the position may apply; however, they must administratively reduce prior to appointment and provide confirmation of the reduction.

Qualifications:

General Experience: Experience or training which demonstrates the knowledge of mechanical maintenance work; ability to read and use technical manuals, illustrations, diagrams and schematics, and skill in the use of equipment and hand tools used in troubleshooting, testing, and repairing equipment.

Specialized Experience: Experience or training removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing parts, components, and accessories. Experience which provided working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory applying to powered support equipment and systems; and skill to replace, fit, install, and make adjustments.

Education Additional Information:

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain appropriate security clearance.